Advertisement
Pope Francis
The Immaculate Conception is "one of the wonders of the story of salvation": Pope Francis
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Tuesday.
Pope Francis Donates to Mozambique’s Victims of Attacks in “gesture of pastoral charity”
Pope Francis has donated 100,000 Euros to support victims of militant attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba.
Rwanda’s President Rallies Citizens to Support Ministry of Country's First Cardinal
The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has rallied Rwandans to support the ministry of the country’s first Cardinal, Antoinne Kambanda, just as they have shared in the joy of his elevation to Cardinalate.
Pope Francis Approves Overhaul of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog
Pope Francis approved Saturday sweeping changes to the Vatican’s financial watchdog authority.
Ask God for the Gift of Conversion in Advent: Pope Francis
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
Pope Francis Establishes Worldwide Prayer Network as Vatican Body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body.
Jubilation, Appreciation, Optimism High in South Sudan Days after New Bishop’s Appointment
Days after the appointment of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, members of the lay faithful belonging to the Diocese and others who have interacted with the Bishop-elect have expressed their joy to ACI Africa at the Holy Father’s decision.
Council of Cardinals Studies Suggested Amendments to Draft of Vatican Constitution
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman Curia, according to a Vatican statement.
"A sinner can remain in error for long time, God is patient till the end": Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always holds out hope for the conversion of even the most hardened sinner.
Fostering Family “as domestic church” to Remain Priority for Rwanda’s First Cardinal
The new Cardinal for Rwanda, the first-ever Cardinal in the landlocked Great Rift Valley East African nation, will continue to prioritize family apostolate in what he considers the rebuilding of “internal structures” that the country requires.
“Liturgical inculturation in Congo” Shows Holy Spirit Gifts: Pope Francis in Book Preface
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Catholics are Called to be God’s People, Not God’s Elite: Pope Francis
Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday.
Clergy, Religious, Laity in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese Elated at New Bishop’s Appointment
Members of the Clergy, Religious men and women serving in Kenya’s Homabay Diocese and Lay faithful have expressed their jubilation at the news of the appointment of a new Bishop for the Diocese.
Pope Francis Appeals to Ethiopia’s “parties in conflict to stop violence, safeguard life”
Pope Francis has asked people to pray for Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the United Nations has said that “a full-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding.”
"Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God": Pope Francis
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during this new liturgical year.
Pope Francis to New Cardinals: May the cross and resurrection always be your goal
Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals Saturday, November 28 urging them to remain vigilant lest they lose sight of their goal of the cross and resurrection.
Bishops Appointed for South Africa’s Rustenburg and Witbank Dioceses
The Holy Father has, on Wednesday, November 25, announced the appointment of two Bishops for South Africa’s Dioceses of Rustenburg and Witbank, the latter being a Papal transfer.
"The Church is the work of the Holy Spirit": Pope Francis
Catholics risk going astray if they neglect the four essential characteristics of Church life, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Advances Sainthood Causes of Priests with Early and Late Vocations
Pope Francis advanced Tuesday the sainthood causes of several men and women, including two Italian priests of the 20th century -- one who was ordained at age 23 and another who was ordained at 65.
Two Cardinals-designate Will Be Absent from Nov. 28 Consistory, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday, November 28.
